Posted by Ritch on May 14, 2003, at 21:47:33
In reply to ANAFRANIL WOES....PLEASE HELP, posted by ace on May 13, 2003, at 20:56:37
> OK, I've done 4 days so far on Anafranil - 2 on 25mg and 2 on 50mg. I have noticed the s/effect of depression mostly. Others include itchiness. Not that sedate.
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> But this depression is a pain, with concentration probs...I am in the middle of a uni semester!
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> I must say that Nardil, my ex-girlfriend, initially made me depressed and apathetic - but look how our relationshipped flourished over time!
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> Maybe there is an inverse relationship here...the more depressed earlier the happier later?
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> Anyhow, help us dudes and dudettes, I have got heavy duty uni work and need to know approx how long this will last. Or is there any remedies, short-term?
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> BTW, how long did it take to kick in for you,
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> Love,
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> depressed Ace.
Ace, I've never tried clomipramine before, but several TCA's, and they all (except nortriptyline) clobbered me with sedation and paradoxical depression for about 10-14 days before I noticed ANY positive effects.
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